Aether HoldingsATHR +23.77%13 Gross Margin % is 80.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 72.20. GuruFocus rates ATHR with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, Aether Holdings ranks better than 85.77% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Aether Holdings had a gross margin of 80.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Aether Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aether Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aether Holdings's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ATHR vs MAPS, PHUN, ILLR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Aether Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Aether Holdings Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aether Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aether Holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Aether Holdings (ATHR) has a Gross Margin % of 80.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aether Holdings and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 72.20. Over the past decade, Aether Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.10 to 76.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Aether Holdings ranks #382 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Aether Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Aether Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 80.65% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 72.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.10 to a high of 76.60. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Aether Holdings' value of 80.65% is 99.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aether Holdings ranks #382 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aether Holdings has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aether Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MAPS and PHUN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Aether Holdings ranks #382 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aether Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Aether Holdings' value of 80.65% is 99.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Aether Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.10 to 76.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.20 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Aether Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aether Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 80.65% is 99.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aether Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aether Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 80.65%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 72.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aether Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Aether Holdings (ATHR) has a current Gross Margin % of 80.65%. The current Gross Margin % is 80.65%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 72.20 and 99.4% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Aether Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aether Holdings (ATHR), the current Gross Margin % is 80.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
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